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c20let
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Registered: 25th Jun 05
Location: Aberdeenshire Drives: VXR Astravan,Evo 9GT,mr2 tbo
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11th Nov 05 at 15:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
my corsas running phase 1 at the moment, wouldnt mid going higher,something like 3.5 maybe, just wanted to know the reliability/drivability when running this?

phase 1 is fine, nice and reliable,still quick as fuck.you know how it is though,always want to go faster.
just cant be bothered upgrading if its going to screw up reliabilty etc.
Half Pint
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11th Nov 05 at 15:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Think your ok until you get to phase 4 when things need to be uprated, had several conversations with Lee Mitchell around this so could be wrong
City
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11th Nov 05 at 15:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
speak to muppetsport
AK
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11th Nov 05 at 15:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
sack this phase shit and do it properly.

Mappable ECU, bigger injectors and fuel pump. Big intercooler, decent exhaust and a bigger turbo...

hey presto
c20let
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11th Nov 05 at 15:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
was hoping muppetsport, timrud and other LET boy's would give their views/experiences with theirs on this.

[Edited on 11-11-2005 by c20let]
Teddy
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11th Nov 05 at 15:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Well i was running phase 3 (the vmax management not eds) on my Cally turbo - i did the fuel pump, cleaned the injectors. Job done - was superb to drive. With 4wd it was an animal on the road. Just enough.
AK
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11th Nov 05 at 15:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i'd expect much better gains with an ECU map tailored to your car.... i know its more expensive etc...

But i just have a niggling doubt about 'chips'.

Fitted one to the punto though....
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11th Nov 05 at 15:43   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
if i was doing it id prefer to go for proper management like i have now, would be better in the long run.
BeArDy
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11th Nov 05 at 15:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Phs3.5 you need a bigger intercooler and larger turbo.

IF you dont want to upgrade your turbo to keep the cost down you can get Vmax EVO5 which is good for 300bhp on standard parts (just larger intercooler and up the fuel)
AK
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11th Nov 05 at 15:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
... cant see the standard parts staying as GM intended for long with that power though
timrud_
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11th Nov 05 at 15:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Its easily drivable! Obviously more so with a slip diff.

I've changed. Turbo, exhaust, cooler, injectors, fuel pump, top hat. Prolly more stuff I can't remember.

I'll be selling my injectors and turbo (incl. manifold and downpipe), and cooler, and back part of my exhaust very soon.

The chips are fine safety wise, as long as you can keep an eye on whats going on in your engine. But I don't think they will get the potential out of your engine that an aftermarket setup would.
timrud_
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11th Nov 05 at 15:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Its been 100% reliable for me too, I bet my engine has way more miles than yours too

Also you will need a fuel pressure reg, but that cmoes with the P3.5 kit
AK
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11th Nov 05 at 15:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yup....

gauges are a must!!!
timrud_
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That stack dash was best money I ever spent. A real piece of mind. Can't believe I only had a boost guage before. I was lucky disaster never struck!

Key piece of equipment... fuel pressure guage.
c20let
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11th Nov 05 at 15:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
iv got hybrid, bigger cooler etc. might stick with 1 or go for 2.

still be pretty damn quick
timrud_
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11th Nov 05 at 16:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Phase 2 can be as fast as phase 3.5.. but without the safety features i think?

Would be worth researching that?

 
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